Men's Group

Organizational Meeting for Men's Group

January 5
11:45 am
Session Room, Building 2

St. John's Calendar, December 22 - 29

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, December 22 – 4^th Sunday of Advent
Coffee and Refreshments served in Room 210
  9:00 am  Church School
  9:45 am  Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
  9:00 am – 1 pm  Ghanaian Special Worship Service, McPhail Hall
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm  Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209

Monday, December 23

  9:30 am  Staff Meeting
10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  6:00 pm  Walking Together, Room 208
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer

Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve
  3:30 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, Christmas Eve Practice
  5:00 pm  Youth-Led Christmas Eve Service
11:00  pm  Candlelight Service

Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day

Thursday, December 26

Church Offices Closed

Saturday, December 28
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, December 29
  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service

December 22 Insert Reminders

St. John’s Holiday Schedule: The church offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26 and Wednesday, January 1.

Sock Trees: Help decorate our Christmas Sock Trees in their holiday finery in
December with newborn through kindergarten size socks. Presbyterian Women will deliver them to the House of Tiny Treasures and Small Steps Nurturing Center.

Presbyterian Women Bible Study, Tuesday, January 7: The PW Circle will meet Tuesday in Room 205 studying Lesson 5,God Provides (Exodus 15:22-18:27). All women are invited to join the Bible study, led by Rev. Linda Herron, from 9:30 – 11 am.

All-Committee Day, Saturday, January 11: Gather in McPhail Hall at 8:30 am for a continental breakfast followed by committee meetings. The January 2014 Session meeting will follow.

Annual Meeting of the Congregation, January 12: St. John’s will meet for the annual Congregational Corporation meeting following the worship service in the Sanctuary.

Flower Calendar: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2014.

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Poinsettias given in memory:

Michael Alexander in memory of his wife, Barbara;
Lynne and Jim Austin in memory of our parents;
Tom and Claire MacAdam in memory of our parents;
Kathy Roth in memory of Evelyn and Al Weinberger;
Diane McOmie in memory of Rulon and Betty McOmie;
Barbara Brisch in memory of her husband, Curtis;

Barbara Brisch in memory of Chuck and Louise Urbaniak.

Poinsettias given in honor:
           Tom and Claire MacAdam in honor of their parents;
           Diane McOmie in honor of Vivian Ivy;
           Bob and Pat Stanley in honor of Vivian Ivy;
           Bob and Pat Stanley in honor of the Ehrenstrom family.

December 24 Christmas Eve Schedule

Join us on December 24 as
St. John's celebrate the season with 2 services:

5 pm -Youth-led
11 pm - Candlelight Service

Poinsettias

Poinsettias given in memory:

Michael Alexander in memory of his wife, Barbara;
Lynne and Jim Austin in memory of our parents;
Tom and Claire McAdam in memory of our parents;
Kathy Roth in memory of Evelyn and Al Weinburger;
Diane McOmie in memory of Rulon and Betty McOmie;
Barbara Brisch in memory of her husband, Curtis;

Barbara Brisch in memory of Chuck and Louise Urbaniak.

Poinsettias given in honor:
           Tom and Claire McAdam in honor of their parents;
           Diane McOmie in honor of Vivian Ivy.

Sunday December 15 Bulletin Reminders

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, December 15: All youth grades 6-12 are welcome to join the Sunday meeting; 5 – 6:30 pm. Emphasis of today’s meeting is the Christmas
Eve Family Service and the skit for the Christmas message. Please contact
Mary Sterner, mary2d@yahoo.com for more information.

Christmas Musical Program, Tuesday, December 17: Everyone is invited to the Sanctuary at 10 am for pianist Alina Klimaszewska’s program. A reception will be
 held after the program in McPhail Hall. Sponsored by Presbyterian Women.

Ghanaian Special Worship Service, December 22, McPhail Hall: The United Ghanaian Presbyterian Church will be in McPhail Hall, 9 am – 1 pm, for a special service in honor of the visiting Moderator of the Conference of Ghanaian Presbyterian Churches (North America). Coffee and refreshments will be served in Room 210.

Holiday Hours: The church offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25 and Thursday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday.

Christmas Joy Offering: For more than 70 years, Presbyterians have given generously at Christmas to support the unmet needs of families who have devoted their lives to the mission of the PC(USA). Envelopes are in the fellowship book.

Flower Calendar: Please sign your name on the Flower Calendar in the Narthex to reserve your special Sunday for giving flowers in the Sanctuary for 2014.

Weekly Schedule: December 15 - 22

Sunday, December 15 Healing Service & 3^rd Sunday of Advent
  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm  Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
12:00 pm  Presbyterian Women’s Sunday Circle Bible Study
                  Lesson Four, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21).
  5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall
  7:30  pm  Ghanaian Church, Carol’s Night, Scout Room

Monday, December 16

  9:30 am  Staff Meeting
10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  6:00 pm  Walking Together, Room 208
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer

Tuesday, December 17
10:00 am  Presbyterian Women’s Christmas Program, Sanctuary
                 Reception to follow in McPhail Hall

Wednesday, December 18

12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout 21151, Room 209
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Saturday, December 21
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, December 22 – 4^th Sunday of Advent
Coffee and Refreshments will be served in Room 210
  9:00 am  Church School
  9:45 am  Children &Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
  9:00 am – 1 pm  Ghanaian Special Worship Service, McPhail Hall
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm  Children & Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209

Aramco HALF Marathon - John Freeman

I am running in the Aramco Half Marathon in January 2014, in support of Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services. Please sponsor me by donating to PCHAS.

You can donate on my RUN FOR A REASON web page. Go to the PCHAS web site (pchas.org) and click on the Houston Marathon/RUN FOR A REASON button on the lower left side. This will take you to the PCHAS/Run for a Reason web page, where you will see a list of fundraisers scrolling on the right side. Click on my name and this will take you to my web site where you can donate to support PCHAS.

Alternately, you can go directly to my website: http://www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com/Donate/PersonalPage.cfm?MID=9113&CRID=35.

— Please help me help PCHAS!
Thanks much, John Freeman

Need help navigating the web site? Come to Room 208

Monday through Wednesday and Sunday for help.

Advent Festival

December 8, Sunday Insert Highlights

Presybterian Youth Fellowship, December 8: All youth grades 6-12 are welcome to join the Sunday meeting; 5 – 6:30 pm. Emphasis of today’s meeting is the Christmas Eve Family Service and the skit for the Christmas message. Please contact Mary Sterner, mary2d@yahoo.com for more information.

Seafarers Christmas Caroling, December 14: This is the “last chance – only a few spaces left.” Please contact Clair MacAdam, csweatt@swbell.net/713-729-2470, if you are interested.

Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study, December 15: Please meet at 12 noon in
Building 2 for Lesson 4, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21). All women are invited. Led by Rev. Linda Herron.

Poinsettia Sign-up sheet in the Narthex: Help beautify the Sanctuary for our Christmas Eve Services by purchasing a poinsettia ($10 each) from Brookwood Community Center. All poinsettias can be taken home after the Christmas Eve service.

Sock Trees: Help decorate our Christmas Sock Trees in their holiday finery in December with newborn through kindergarten size socks. Presbyterian Women will deliver them to the House of Tiny Treasures and Small Steps Nurturing Center.

Christmas Joy Offering: For more than 70 years, Presbyterians have given generously at Christmas to support the unmet needs of families who have devoted their lives to the mission of the PC(USA). Envelopes are in the fellowship book.

Weekly Calendar, December 8 - 15, 2013

Sunday, December 8, 2^nd Sunday of Advent
  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas, McPhail Hall
  9:45 am  Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm  Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
 11:45 am  Catered Barbecue Brunch in honor of Betty Nelson, McPhail Hall
  1:00 – 2:30 pm  Betty Nelson Memorial Service
  5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall

Monday, December 9

  9:15 am  Staff Meeting
10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  6:00 pm  Walking Together, Room 208
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer
  7:30 pm  Stewardship Committee Meeting

Tuesday, December 10
  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
  7:30 pm  New Church Officer Training

Wednesday, December 11

12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout 21151, Room 209
   6:30 pm  Caring/Fellowship Committee Meeting
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir
  7:30 pm  New Church Officer Training

Thursday, December 12

8:00 am – 12:00 pm  Community Bible Study

Saturday, December 14
  7:00 am  Pancake Breakfast, Boy Scouts, McPhail Hall

  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group
  5:30 pm  Caroling, Seamen’s Center

Sunday, December 15 Healing Service & 3^rd Sunday of Advent
  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm  Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
 12:00 pm  Presbyterian Women’s Sunday Circle Bible Study
  5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall

The Ark is Full!

Memorial Service: Betty Nelson

Betty Nelson died December 1 in Galveston after spending the day and evening with her children and grandchildren. She died peacefully in her sleep. 

Her memorial service will be this Sunday, December 8, at 1 pm in the sanctuary with a reception to follow in Fellowship Hall.

St. John's Breakfast - Sunday, December 7

Everyone is invited. Breakfast will be a potluck, so please bring your favorite breakfast item to share. The program, beginning at 8:30, will feature holiday music from our own St. John's youth musicians, plus readings and poetry. 

Friends are welcome!

December 1 - Sunday Insert Reminders

Advent Celebration: The Advent Booklets, Elements of Advent by Ron Glusenkamp, can be picked up in the Narthex, beginning today, the First Sunday of Advent.

Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study, December 3: Please meet at 9:30 am in
Building 2 for Lesson 4, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21). All women are invited. Led by Rev. Linda Herron.

Presbytery Annual Christmas Open House, Thursday, December 5: Everyone is invited to the Presbytery (1110 Lovett Blvd.) Open House, 11 am – 2 pm. RSVP to Patricia Brantley by December 2 (713-526-2585 or pbrantley@pbyofnewcovenant.org).

St. John’s Breakfast - Saturday, December 7, 8 am, McPhail Hall. Everyone is invited. Breakfast will be a potluck, so please bring your favorite breakfast item to share. The program will feature holiday music from our own St. John’s young musicians, plus readings and poetry. Program assisted by Johnny Dyson. Friends are welcome!

Children/Youth Choir News, December 8 Rehearsals: We will have two rehearsals next Sunday, 9:45 am in the Sanctuary, and 11:45 am in Room 209. We will be practicing our Christmas music.

Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas, December 8: All ages are invited to McPhail Hall during the Sunday school time (9 – 10:30 am) for a special program sponsored by the Christian Education Committee.

Poinsettia Sign-up sheet in the Narthex: Help beautify the Sanctuary for our Christmas Eve Services by purchasing a poinsettia ($10 each) from Brookwood Community Center. All poinsettias can be taken home after the Christmas Eve service.

Sock Trees: Help decorate our Christmas Sock Trees in their holiday finery in December with newborn through kindergarten size socks. Presbyterian Women will deliver them to the House of Tiny Treasures and Small Steps Nurturing Center.

Celebrating the Season, Tuesday, December 24: Our services on Christmas Eve will be at 5 pm, youth-led service, and 11 pm, candlelight service with Rev. Linda Herron.

Weekly Schedule: December 1 - 8

                                This Week at St. John’s
Sunday, December 1 Blood Drive
1^st Sunday of Advent

  8:00 am – 12 pm  Blood Drive, Room 209

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Sign the Doorposts

Monday, December 2

  9:15 am  Staff Meeting
10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  6:00 pm  Walking Together, Room 208
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer
  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, December 3
  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday, December 4

12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 – 9:00 pm  Coppertree Association Meeting, McPhail Hall
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout 21151, Room 209
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir
  7:30 pm  Session Meeting

Thursday, December 5

11:00 am – 2:00 pm  Presbytery of New Covenant Open House

Saturday, December 7
  8:00 am  St. John’s Breakfast

  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, December 8
2^nd Sunday of Advent
Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas Program

  9:00 am  Church School
  9:00 am  Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas, McPhail Hall
  9:45 am  Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am – 12:15 pm  Children Youth Choir Rehearsal, Room 209
  5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall

Sign the Doorposts Photo Album

St. John's members signed the doorposts of our new duplexes for the Single Parent Family Ministry on Sunday, December 2.  Click on the link: Sign the Doorpost Photo Album

December 1 - Sign the Doorposts

Single Parent Family Ministry Sign the Doorposts

After Worship on December 1, we will walk to the construction site and sign the doorposts of the houses with our names, scriptures verses and prayers for those who will live in the houses.

 

Celebrating Living Gift Market

Living Gift Market  -  November 24, 2013  

McPhail Hall before Market begins - Sunday Morning

 Living Gift Market Photo Album

Blood Drive, December 1

St. John's Holiday Schedule

St. John’s offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. (The church office is currently closed every Friday.) 

St. John’s staff wishes everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

November 24 Sunday Insert Highlights

November/December Beacon Newsletter is available for pick-up in the Narthex
and on the coffee table outside the church office.

St. John’s Holiday Schedule: St. John’s offices will be closed Wednesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. (The church office is currently closed very Friday.) St. John’s staff wishes everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

Blood Drive, Sunday, December 1: Make a difference! Taking the time to make a donation can help up to four people who are in crises. No appointment needed.
Come to Room 209, 8 am – 12 noon.

Sign the Doorposts, Sunday, December 1: After worship we will walk to the construction site and sign the doorposts of the houses with our names, scripture verses and prayers for those who will live in the houses.

Advent Celebration: The Advent Booklets, Elements of Advent by Ron Glusenkamp, can be picked up in the Narthex on December 1, the First Sunday of Advent.

Sock Trees: Help decorate our Christmas Sock Trees in their holiday finery beginning on December 1, with newborn through kindergarten size socks. Presbyterian Women will deliver them to the House of Tiny Treasures and Small Steps Nurturing Center.

Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study, December 3: Please meet at 9:30 am in
Building 2 for Lesson 4, Passing through the Waters (Exodus 13:17-15:21).

St. John’s Breakfast - Saturday, December 7, 8 am, McPhail Hall. Everyone is invited. Breakfast will be a potluck, so please bring your favorite breakfast item to share. The program will feature holiday music from our own St. John’s young musicians, plus readings and poetry. Program assisted by Johnny Dyson. Friends are welcome!

Sights, Sounds and Smells of Christmas, December 8: All ages are invited to McPhail Hall during the Sunday school hour (9 – 10:30 am) for a special program sponsored by the Christian Education Committee.

Poinsettia Sign-up sheet in the Narthex: Help beautify the Sanctuary for our Christmas Eve Services by purchasing a poinsettia ($10 each) from Brookwood Community Center. All poinsettias can be taken home after the Christmas Eve service (5 pm and 11 pm).

November 24 - December 1 Church Calendar

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, November 24  Living Gift Market

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Living Gift Market, McPhail Hall
11:45 – 12:15 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209

  4:00 pm  Community Thanksgiving Service, Westbury Baptist Church

Monday, November 25

  9:15 am  Staff Meeting
10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  6:00 pm  Walking Together, Room 208
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer
  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, November 26
  7 am – 4 pm  Kitchen Rented

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day

Wednesday & Thursday, November 27 & 28

Church Offices Closed

Saturday, November 30
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, December 1
     1^st Sunday of Advent
    Blood Drive

  8:00 am – 12 pm  Blood Drive, Room 209

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 am  Sign the Doorposts

All Saints Day - November 17

Prayers for the families of

 

Curtis Brisch 

Elaine DeSouza 

Jim Schneider 

Rev. Shute

Christmas Caroling - December 14

Christmas Caroling 
December 14
5:30 - 8 pm  

Join us for a Caroling cruise at the Ship Channel, aboard the Sam Houston, as part of our Seafarer’s Ministry.
The Sam Houston motors down and back up the Ship Channel, serenading ships and their crews docked in the Port. 

RSVP to the church office (713-723-6262) or talk to Linda Dobbin or Claire MacAdam  as soon as possible.  Space on the boat is going quickly. 

Living Gift Market - this Sunday, November 24

The Market transports shoppers around the world by featuring international gifts, food and entertainment. The Market is unique because it offers affordable, socially responsible and handcrafted gifts for the entire family — just in time for the holiday season.
Booths in attendance: 10,000 Villages, Heifer Project, Delicious Peace Coffee, Anchor House, Living Waters for the World and Seafarer’s Ministry . . . just to name a few. (See link for complete catalog below)

Delicious homemade soup will be served.
Silent Auction

Living Gift Market Catalog

Beacon Newsletter

The Beacon Newsletter for November December 2013

Highlights include The Living Gift Market, Blood Drive and Christmas Schedule

http://www.flipsnack.com/FBAA8B7EFB5/fdnlwckh

Called Congregational Meeting, November 17

Called
Congregational Meeting

November 17  (following service)

This Sunday the session has called a Congregational Meeting to hear a report from the Nominating Committee who will nominate the following candidates:

Elders: Mary Gaber, Susan Vanderworth,
Bob Hughes, Mary Herlitz 

Scholarship committee: Lindsey Sen-Roy  

2014 Nominating Committee: Kathleen Captain,
Brad Urquhart, Mary Hughes

Stewardship Sunday Thank You

 A big thank you to two of our cooks for a wonderful meal on Stewardship Dedication Sunday, November 10.

Living Gift Market, November 24

The Market transports shoppers around the world by featuring international gifts, food and entertainment. The Market is unique because it offers affordable, socially responsible and handcrafted gifts for the entire family — just in time for the holiday season. Delicious homemade soup will be served.

Booths in attendance: 10,000 Villages, Heifer Project, Delicious Peace Coffee, Anchor House, Living Waters for the World and Seafarer’s Ministry . . . just to name a few.

Living Waters for the World Mission Trip, November 5 - 13

Please add Léone Tchoconté, Mary Plail Risley and Brad Urquhart to your prayers. They are in Chankom, deep in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, helping to install a water treatment system. They are traveling with members from ChristChurch and St. Philip Presbyterian church. They will be working with local members of the Eterna Roca Iglesia Presbyterian Church.

Adopt-a-family from M.D.Anderson

This is the time of year when MD Anderson adopts families in need to help them have a good Christmas despite receiving cancer treatments. St. John's Women and several others have already donated. If you would also like to donate, you can write a check to MD Anderson "adopt-a-family" and deliver to the church office or give it directly to me (Mary Hughes).  Thank you so much for your support of this worthy project.  Deadline: December 1

                           — Mary Hughes

November 10 Sunday Highlights

Welcome to Stewardship Dedication Sunday today.
Pledge cards are available in the black attendance books.

Delicious Peace Coffee: A new supply of Thanksgiving Peace Coffee has arrived! The coffee can be found in the bookcase outside the church office, Building 2.

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, November 10: All youth, grades 6 -12, are welcome to come to the 5 pm meeting in McPhail Hall. Today’s focus will be planning the annual Christmas Eve Family Service and the skit for the Christmas message.

Sandwich Makers Needed, Wednesday, November 13, 6 pm: Help Houston’s hungry children by making 300+ sandwiches in McPhail Hall, and we promise you’ll be done in less than one hour!

Called Congregational Meeting, November 17: Please remain after Worship next Sunday for the called congregational meeting to receive the Nominating Committee’s report of the candidates for the Elder Class of 2016 and members of the 2014 Nominating Committee.

Presbyterian Bible Study, Sunday Circle: The Sunday Circle will meet November 17 following Worship in Room 205 studying Lesson 3, Set Free by God (Exodus 4:18-13:16). All women are invited to join the Bible study, led by Rev. Linda Herron.

Beacon Deadline: Please deliver all Beacon articles for the Holiday December issue by email, office.sjpc@gmail.com, or bring to room 208. The last chance to be part of this issue is Sunday, November 17, 12 noon.

Book Group: Our next book group meeting will be Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 pm. We will discuss the last two chapters of How God Became King by NT Wright. Bring your ideas for our next book. Drop-ins are welcome.

Share the Joy of Christmas: You can help make the holiday season brighter for those families whose members are receiving cancer treatments by supporting M.D. Anderson’s Adopt-a-Family. If you would like to donate, write a check to MD Anderson “adopt-a-family” and deliver it to the church office or give it directly to Mary Hughes.

Community Thanksgiving Service, November 24: The annual service sponsored by the Southwest Houston Ministerial Association will be held on Sunday, November 24, at 4 pm, at Westbury United Methodist Church (5200 Willowbend Blvd.). An offering will be taken to benefit Braes Interfaith Ministries.

This Week at St. John's Nov. 10 - 17

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, November 10  Stewardship Dedication Sunday

  9:00 am  Church School
  9:45 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Sanctuary
 10:30 am  Worship Service
 11:30 am  Stewardship Barbecue Lunch
  5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall

Monday, November 11

  9:15 am  Staff Meeting
 10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  6:00 pm  Walking Together, Room 208
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer
  7:00 pm  Bells

Tuesday, November 12

  9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day

Wednesday, November 13

 12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  “Wonder Team” Sandwich Making, McPhail Hall
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, November 14
  9:00 am – 12 pm  Community Bible Study
  7:30 pm  Christian Education (CE) Meeting

Saturday, November 16
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, November 17   Beacon Deadline

  9:00 am  Church School
 10:30 am  Worship Service
 11:45 am  Congregational Meeting to elect Elders
 11:45 – 12:15 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
 11:45 am  Sunday Bible Study Circle
 12:00 pm  Beacon Newsletter Deadline
  5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF)

Inquirer's Class Invitation

I would like to invite all interested people to join me in an Inquirer's Class in my office on Sunday, November 17 at 4 - 6 pm, followed by a light dinner. We will be finished by 7 pm.

This is an orientation for those who wish to join as a member of St. John's.We will discuss what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what it means to be a member of the Presbyterian Church. 

Please let me know if you would like to come or if you have questions. You may reach me by email (burjon@gmail.com) or by phone ( 281-838-5391).

Peace,

Pastor Jon Burnham

News from Braes Interfaith Ministries

We have been aware for several months that the space the resale shop occupies is going to be remodeled by the owner. We were notified recently that we need to vacate the property by December 1.

The Braes Resale Shop will close its doors at the current location on November 23. That will give us several days to empty the shop of the remaining items and fixtures. When we find a suitable location and if funds permit, we can re-open.

Since the Resale Shop also housed our clothing ministry, that must also be suspended. The clothing ministry has been a vital part of our mission for many years, and last year we distributed $57,000 worth of clothing to clients through the resale shop. If you know of a location that would be interested/able to host the clothing ministry until we have a new location for the shop, please let us know.

Things you can do:
►Visit the shop and encourage others to do so.
►If you think you know of a possible location for the shop,  please let us know.
►If you are available to help at the shop, let us know.
►Seriously seek the Lord’s guidance in finding a location for the clothing ministry for an interim period.
►If you know of a space to store fixtures or items not sold, please let us know.
►If you can donate funds to the clothing ministry, we would be extremely grateful. We will need start-up funds to open a shop at a new location.

Contact BIM at 713-723-2670 or bimdir@hotmail.com

Stewardship Dedication Sunday, November 10

Sunday Insert Reminders: November 3

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, November 3: All youth, grades 6 -12, are welcome to come to the 5 pm meeting in McPhail Hall. Today’s focus will be the beginning preparations of projects for the Living Gift Market. The money raised at our booth will benefit summer PYF trips.

Presbyterian Women Bible Study, Tuesday, November 5: The PW Circle will meet Tuesday in Room 205 studying Lesson 3, Set Free by God (Exodus 4:18-13:16). All women are invited to join the Bible study, led by Rev. Linda Herron, from 9:30 – 11 am.

Please Help: I am collecting clean, dry, unripped newspaper bags and plastic zipper-style sandwich bags for the Starbucks pastries for St. John's after church snacks. Your help would be much appreciated. A box will be outside the office for donations. Thanks! - Mary Plail

Living Gift Market: Calling for donated homemade items for the Silent Auction for the Living Gift Market which will take place on Sunday, November 24. The proceeds from the Silent Auction help fund mission trips. Call Claire MacAdam, 713-729-2470, or Phyllis Freeman, 713-857-3522.

Share the Joy of Christmas:  You can help make the holiday season brighter for those families whose members are receiving cancer treatments by supporting M.D. Anderson’s Adopt-a-Family. If you would like to donate, write a check to MD Anderson “adopt-a-family” and deliver it to the church office or give it directly to Mary Hughes.

Community Thanksgiving Service, November 24: The annual service sponsored by the Southwest Houston Ministerial Association will be held on Sunday, November 24, at 4 pm, at Westbury Baptist Church (5200 Willowbend Blvd.). An offering will be taken to benefit Braes Interfaith Ministries.

St. John's Calendar: November 3 - 10

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, November 3  Hymnal Dedication

  9:00 am   Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
  4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding Your Soul Class
  5:00 pm   Presbyterian Youth Fellowship, McPhail Hall

Monday, November 4

  9:15 am   Staff Meeting
10:00 am   Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm   Hour of Prayer
  6:00 pm   Trafton Academy, McPhail Hall

  7:00 pm   Hand Bell Practice
  7:00 pm   Worship Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 5

   9:30 am   Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday, November 6

12:00 pm   Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm   Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
  7:30 pm   Chancel Choir
  7:30 pm   Session Meeting

Thursday, November 7
  9:00 am – 12 pm  Community Bible Study

Saturday, November 9
  9:00 am   Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, November 10 Stewardship Dedication Sunday

  9:00 am   Church School
10:30 am   Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
  4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding Your Soul Class
  5:00 pm   Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF)

October 27 - November 3 Church Schedule

                                This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, October 27 

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
12:00  pm  Sunday Circle
  4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding Your Soul Class
  4:30 pm   Trunk-or-Treat, Sanctuary parking lot

Monday, October 28

   9:15 am  Staff Meeting
10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer

  7:00 pm  Bells
   7:30 pm  Stewardship Committee Meeting
 

Tuesday, October 29

   9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day

Wednesday, October 30

12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  2:00 – 9:00 pm  Picture Directory Photos
  6:00 pm  Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, October 31
  9:00 am – 12 pm  Community Bible Study
  2:00 – 9:00 pm  Picture Directory Photos

Friday, November 1

  2:00 – 9:00 pm  Picture Directory Photos

Saturday, November 2
  8:00 am  St. John’s Breakfast, McPhail Hall
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group
 10:00 am – 5:00 pm  Picture Directory Photos

Sunday, November 3 Hymnal Dedication

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
  4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding Your Soul Class
   5:00 pm  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship (PYF)

Oct. 27 Sunday Highlight Reminders

New Church Directory: Please select your photo date by clicking on the link on the bottom of our home page (www.stjohnspresby.org) or visit with David Nelson under the walkway after church today.

October/November Beacon: The church newsletter, The Beacon, was emailed last Sunday. Paper copies are available in the Narthex and on the coffee table in Building 2.

Sunday, Circle: The Sunday Circle will meet today following Worship in Room 205 studying Lesson 2, God’s Call to Serve (Exodus 2:11-4:17).

Trunk-or-Treat, Today: Everyone is invited to the Sanctuary parking lot, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, for a safe and fun evening. All ages are welcome.

St. John’s Breakfast, Saturday, November 2: Please do us the honor of coming at 8 am for breakfast - our speaker is from Interfaith Ministries and will tell us about I.M. and what they do. I'm sure you will find it interesting and informative. Bring a friend - in fact, bring several!! Call if you need a ride. Linda Dobbin, 281-778-5348.

Please Help: I am collecting clean, dry, unripped newspaper bags and plastic zipper-style sandwich bags for the Starbucks pastries for St. John's after church snacks, it would be much appreciated. A box will be outside the office for donations. Thanks! - Mary Plail

Living Gift Market: Calling for donated homemade items for the Silent Auction for the Living Gift Market which will take place on Sunday, November 24. The proceeds from the Silent Auction help fund mission trips. Call Claire MacAdam, 713-729-2470, or Phyllis Freeman, 713-857-3522.

Seafarers’ Boxes: It’s almost time to pack the shoeboxes. Unfortunately, the boxes still need toothpaste, deodorant, disposable razors, lip balm, floss, pocket combs and nail clippers. If you don’t have time to shop, monetary donations are happily accepted and the Presbyterian women will do the shopping for you. Please deliver the items to the church office.   

This Sunday - October 27

St. John's Breakfast, Saturday November 2

Please do us the honor of coming at 8 am for breakfast - our speaker is  from Interfaith Ministries and will tell us about I.M. and what they do.  I'm sure you will find it interesting and informative.  Bring a friend - in fact, bring several!!  Call if you need a ride.                                                                                    -Linda Dobbin 

Stewardship Dedication Sunday, November 10

Stewardship Dedication Sunday

 November 10

God Comes 1st

by: 

Glorifying God

Making Disciples

Meeting Human Needs 

And: 

In our lives (time) 

with our talent and our treasure.

Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.            - Proverbs 3: 9-10

We’ve got Soap, Socks and Scissors

Now all the (PW) Presbyterian Women need to fill the seafarers’ Christmas boxes is your help and generosity.

We have  plenty of tooth brushes, but no tooth paste! We need deodorant and disposable razors, lip balm and floss, pocket combs and nail clippers, tissue packs and even a few more 2014 calendars.

A seaman from the Philippines once said, “Every seafarer prays to come to Houston during the Christmas season. Shoe-boxes are filled with just the things we really must have and we’d never buy on our salaries.”

Donations can be put in the recycle center in McPhail Hall or delivered to church office.

P.S. Monetary donations are happily accepted and we will shop for you!             — Joann Navratil

Adopt-a-family from M.D. Anderson

This is the time of year when MD Anderson adopts families in need to help them have a good Christmas despite receiving cancer treatments.

If you would also like to donate, you can write a check to MD Anderson "adopt-a-family" and deliver to the church office or place it in the Sunday Offering plate. Thank you so much for your support of this worthy project .Deadline: December 1                                                        — Mary Hughes

October November Beacon 2013

Please click on the link below for the October November 2013 Beacon Newsletter.

October November Beacon 2013

Highlights include: 

Adopt-a-Family. page 7

Birthdays & Anniversaries, page 13

Blessing of the Animals, Page 14

Children's Choir, page  9

Living Waters for the World, page 7

Pumpkin Prayer, page 10

Seafarers' Boxes, page 7

Stewardship Dedication Sunday, page 6

etc., etc., etc.,

Trunk-or-Treat, October 27

Weekly Calendar: October 20 - 27

This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, October 20  Beacon Deadline

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Youth Rally
                 First Presbyterian Church, Sugar Land 
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
 4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding Your Soul Class
 6:30 pm   Pack 8, McPhail Hall

Monday, October 21

10:00 am  Bob’s Crew
  5:00 pm  Hour of Prayer

  6:00 pm  Walking Together

  7:00 pm  Bells
 

Tuesday, October 22

   9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Activity Day
   9:30 am  Presbyterian Women’s Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 23

12:00 pm  Centering Prayer
  6:00 pm  “Wonder Team” Sandwich Makers

  6:00 pm  Girl Scout 21151, Scout Room
  7:30 pm  Chancel Choir

Thursday, October 24
  9:00 am – 12 pm  Community Bible Study
  7:30 pm  Christian Education (CE) Meeting

Saturday, October 26
  9:00 am  Women’s Bible Small Group

Sunday, October 27  Trunk-or-Treat

  9:00 am  Church School
10:30 am  Worship Service
11:45 – 12:15 am  Choir, Children & Youth, Rm. 209
12:00  pm  Sunday Bible Study
  4:00 – 5:30 pm  Unbinding Your Soul Class
  4:30 – 6:30 pm  Trunk-or-Treat, Sanctuary Parking Lot